Prescription Errors Flashcards
Where the brand name precedes the generic name
Erroneous Prescription
Where the generic name is the one in parenthesis
Erroneous Prescription
Where the brand name is not in parentheses
Erroneous Prescription
Where generic name is not written
Violative Prescription
Where the generic name is not legible and a brand name which is legible is written
Violative Prescription
When the brand name is indicated and instructions added (such as the phrase “no substitution”) which tend to obstruct, hinder or prevent proper generic dispensing
Violative Prescription
When only the generic name is written but it is not legible.
Impossible prescription
When the generic name does not correspond to the brand name
Impossible prescription
When both the generic name and the brand name are not legible
Impossible prescription
When the drug product prescribed is not registered with FDA
Impossible prescription
True or False: The pharmacist shall be responsible for giving a written notice to the erring doctor concerned
False, the DOH shall be responsible for giving the written notice
True or False: The DOH office shall also be responsible for transmitting the written notice through channels the report of violation/error to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or to the fiscal’s office for appropriate action
True
used to purchase dangerous drugs
Yellow prescription
True or False: The yellow prescription should be filled out completely by the doctor and should present with duplicate when trying to buy medicines in
drugstore
True
Pharmacist must know the ___________
the expiration date of the S2 License of the doctor, and the S2 and license no. should be genuine
